Governor Bago Bans Heavy Trucks From Dikko Road After Tanker Explosion Killed Over 50 Persons
The Governor also decried the recklessness of some drivers, saying it was acceptable for any vehicle coming from Maje to pass through the bridge. He said they should rather follow under the bridge and take a U-turn appropriately.
The Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has directed that no vehicle coming from Maje axis should be allowed to pass through Dikko bridge.
He gave the directive when he visited the scene of tanker explosion around Dikko junction, Gurara local government area of Niger State.
SaharaReporters reported that at least 50 persons including a pregnant woman died while scooping fuel when a tanker crashed near Dikko Junction.
The Governor also decried the recklessness of some drivers, saying it was acceptable for any vehicle coming from Maje to pass through the bridge. He said they should rather follow under the bridge and take a U-turn appropriately.
He enjoined the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps to establish a detachment in the area to ensure the enforcement of the directive, while calling on all relevant transport Unions to cooperate with the Road Safety Corps.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim.
The governor described the tanker explosion which has claimed many lives as pathetic thanking God that the tragic incident did not extend to the adjoining communities.
He called on the Federal Government to expedite action to complete the Minna-Suleja road as the delay in the road project is contributing to the continuous loss of many lives.
The Governor thanked the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Fire Service, Raod Safety, Union of Road Transport (NURTW) among other agencies that have contributed to the evacuation of victims.
He said doctors from Minna hospitals would be redeployed to assist in treating the injured victims currently receiving treatment at the Suleja General Hospital.
